Fair trade is a trading partnership that seeks greater equity in international trade. It contributes to sustainable development by offering better trading conditions to, and securing the rights of, marginalized producers and workers. Fair Trade organizations (backed by consumers) are engaged actively in supporting producers, raising awareness and in campaigning for changes in the rules and practice of conventional international trade.
Fair trade gurantees the following principles and practices are present in trading relationships:
Muenda Fair Trade has been proud to support Global Mamas for 4 years now. Global Mamas is a non-profit and fair trade organization assisting women in Ghana, Africa to become economically independent. This organization also has a sister organization 'Women in Progress
I found this article whilst browsing the allAfrica website and was instantly intrigued. This is an opinion piece that expands on the theories of Jeffery Sachs who wrote 'The End of Poverty". For those, (like myself) who have an interest in the theories and solutions to poverty this is definitely worth a read:
World Fair Trade Day, May 8, 2010, is an international celebration and promotion of Fair Trade. Events will be held in over 80 countries.
Muenda Fair Trade is now on Facebook. Check us out! View pictures of Susie's travels in Africa, video and find out more about Fair Trade!
I remember learning about the Human Development Index (HDI) during my African studies. Limitations were highlighted of how measuring the GDP of a country does not quantify the ‘healthy development' of a country and its citizens. I came across an article today that sheds more light on this topic and wanted to share it. 
Fair Trade organisations (FTOs) around the world are gathering in Kathmandu, Nepal from the 16th to the 22nd May for its annual global meeting.
We are pleased at Muenda to be introducing a new range of bags made out of trash (yup, trash bags). These are from Ghana and made by the women of 
World trade could be a powerful force to reduce poverty and support economic growth, but that potential is being lost. Millions of the world's poorest people are being left behind and the inequalities between rich and poor are widening. 
From March 27 - 29, 2009, the Fair Trade Federation will bring together members, partners, and friends for workshops on key topics to improve operations and discussions of larger questions in the Fair Trade movement. 
